Residential and Commercial Specialty Roofing

Souders Construction & Roofing is a full-service specialty roofing contractor with proven expertise in multiple crafts and services, providing valuable solutions for almost every roof type. Our history of excellence and professionalism sets us apart from other roofing contractors. Let us show you how the right roofing system and proper maintenance will help minimize your expenses and maximize the value of your property.

There are many different types of what are also known as “Designer” roof styles, or steep-sloped roofing products. Our specialty services include slate roofs, tile roofs, metal roofs, and asphalt shingles. Each of these roof types requires extra care and experience over the standard asphalt shingle installation. Regardless of your roof’s material, Souders Construction & Roofing has the product resources and expertise to complete your job correctly, on time, and within a reasonable price.

Slate is Naturally an Excellent Roof

Natural slate has been used to roof buildings for millennia and was brought to the New World by European settlers. Nothing at the time – and nothing since, engineered or quarried – has been able to match the durability, essential beauty, and fire-proof qualities of natural slate. Many manufactured products have tried, but true, natural slate triumphs as a roofing material every time. Well-made and cared-for slate roofs are unique historic treasures.

Slate is a durable, natural stone material that is a favorite building material and is often used for roofing. It is a fine-grained, foliated rock composed primarily of quartz, clay, and mica. Natural slate is known for its beauty, long-lasting durability, and resistance to fading, weathering, and rot. Because slate is naturally derived and long-lasting, it’s a more sustainable option than synthetic roofing products; slate can be easily recycled and reused, whether for roofing or other applications.

The Appeal of Tile Roofs

Clay roofing tiles come in a huge variety of colors, shapes, sizes, styles, and textures. Used throughout the world for thousands of years, clay roofing tiles were originally handmade and fired. Demand drove large-scale manufacturing, expanding the number, size, consistency, and variety of clay tile roofs globally. Durable, versatile, and energy-efficient, clay roofing tiles remain a popular option among architects and historic roofers. Modern materials such as concrete and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze.

While clay tile roofs are uniquely beautiful, they are also fragile and demand special care and precautions to preserve and eventually repair them. If a repair is needed, it is critical to choose a clay tile roofing contractor with the experience and expertise needed to correctly identify your repair solution and implement it in a way that preserves the installation roof.

Improper repairs can create new, costly problems immediately, as well as unexpected, avoidable problems in the future. It is essential that broken or missing clay tiles be replaced with matching if modern-made, clay tile replacements. Avoid the nightmare and have your clay tile roof installed or repaired by established historic roofing professionals.

Copper Roofing is Our Specialty

Souders Construction & Roofing provides exceptional copper and metal roofing services, including, but not limited to standing seam, flat-lock, custom ornamental work, decorative chimney caps, and other metal accents. For small or large, curved or flat roofs, copper is a timeless, beautiful solution that can last centuries if installed by a skilled hand and maintained gently over its long functional life.

Copper, alongside steel and zinc, are popular metal roofing materials because of their beauty, flexibility, and lasting durability. A copper metal roof’s lifespan is worth the cost of investment.  Unlike many other metal roofing materials, copper requires no painting or finishing. Consumer interest in natural roofing materials – like copper and slate – has brought fresh attention to the art of metal roofing and its material advantages. Among modern architects, copper is a popular choice thanks to its flexibility, beauty, and sustainability.

Among other popular metal roofing options, copper is king. Unlike steel, copper won’t rust or corrode, nor will it need to be painted at any point in its lifecycle. After decades of exposure to rain, snow, and sleet, this lack of extra maintenance can result in serious money and time saved. The accumulating patina will shroud the original copper, protecting it against the battering storms, snows, and baking days to come.

Types of Other Metal Roofs

Aluminum, Zinc, Stone-Coated Steel, and Tin Metal roofing is durable and comes in a wide range of styles, making it a top choice for homes. The different types of metal roofs can be categorized by material, panel style, and shape, or the fastening method used during installation. A roofing company experienced with metal roofing can help you choose between available styles and stay within your price point while keeping your curb appeal in mind.

It’s not always easy to decide between metal roofing options. First, consider your location’s weather and temperatures to determine the best choice for your locale. Then, decide whether you prefer the look of traditional shingles or modern standing seams. Next, consider different installation techniques and how important customization options are to you. Keeping these things in mind will help you make an excellent choice for your new roof.

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

From a modest beginning with the marketing of roll roofing in 1893, the asphalt roofing industry has grown steadily. The first self-sealing asphalt shingle was introduced in 1953. Then, in the 1970s, multi-layer or laminated shingles were introduced. The development of fiberglass-based asphalt shingles, another 1970s innovation, has resulted in asphalt shingle products with an even higher fire rating.

The development of fiberglass-based asphalt shingles, another 1970s innovation, has resulted in asphalt shingle products with an even higher fire rating. And, through the years up to the present time, asphalt shingles are the most widely used roof covering for new home construction and remodeling — used on four out of five U.S. homes.